2000
#137,816
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Dzwonczyk
A Polish surname derived from the word "dzwon" meaning bell or bell ringer.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Dzwonczyk. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dzwonczyk surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Dzwonczyk in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dzwonczyk, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (3.9%) and Two or More Races (3.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dzwonczyk
The surname "DZWONCZYK" originates from Poland, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Polish word "dzwon," meaning "bell," and the diminutive suffix "-czyk," indicating a connection or relation to something.
The name likely emerged in the 14th or 15th century, when surnames began to become more prevalent in the region. It is believed to have been initially associated with individuals involved in bell-making, bell-ringing, or residing near a church or monastery with a bell tower.
One of the earliest known records of the name can be found in the Metryka Koronna, a collection of historical documents from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, dating back to the 16th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Dzwonczik" and "Dzwonczyk," reflecting regional linguistic variations.
Among the notable individuals bearing this surname is Jan Dzwonczyk, a 17th-century Polish writer and translator who lived from 1615 to 1682. He is renowned for his translations of classical works into Polish, contributing significantly to the dissemination of literature during the Renaissance period.
Another prominent figure was Stanisław Dzwonczyk, a Polish military commander who fought in the Polish-Swedish wars of the 17th century. He played a crucial role in the defense of Poznań against the Swedish forces in 1655, earning recognition for his bravery and strategic leadership.
In the 18th century, Katarzyna Dzwonczyk, a renowned herbalist and midwife, gained recognition for her extensive knowledge of medicinal plants and her contributions to traditional Polish medicine. Her writings on the subject were highly regarded and influenced subsequent generations of healers.
The 19th century saw the rise of Józef Dzwonczyk, a Polish artist renowned for his landscape paintings depicting the natural beauty of his homeland. His works were exhibited in major galleries across Europe and are now housed in various museums and private collections.
Lastly, Tomasz Dzwonczyk, a 20th-century Polish architect, left a lasting legacy through his innovative designs that blended traditional Polish architectural elements with modern techniques. His most notable works include the Gdynia City Hall and several residential complexes in Warsaw.
While the surname "DZWONCZYK" may have evolved over time, its historical significance and connections to Polish culture and traditions remain deeply rooted in its origins.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dzwonczyk
Among Census respondents with the surname Dzwonczyk, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (3.9%) and Two or More Races (3.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Dzwonczyk bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Dzwonczyk surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.3% · 91
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.9% · 4
- Two or more races3.9% · 4
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dzwonczyk
Dzwonczyk appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,385 places
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-10 bearers (-8.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 7,981 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #137,816 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Down 8,385 places |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -10 bearers (-8.8%) | Down 7,981 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Dzwonczyk surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #146,201 | #154,182 | -5.5% |
| Count | 113 | 103 | -8.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dzwonczyk bearers went from 113 to 103 (-8.8% change). The surname moved down 7,981 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #154,182.
FAQ
Dzwonczyk surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dzwonczyk?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Dzwonczyk. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Dzwonczyk?
Dzwonczyk ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 103 people with the surname Dzwonczyk. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Dzwonczyk.
Has Dzwonczyk become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dzwonczyk went from 113 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 10 (-8.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #146,201 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Dzwonczyk?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dzwonczyk, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (3.9%) and Two or More Races (3.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Dzwonczyk in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.3% (91 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dzwonczyk appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.9%), Two or More Races (3.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Dzwonczyk (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Dzwonczyk mean?
A Polish surname derived from the word "dzwon" meaning bell or bell ringer. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Dzwonczyk (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Dzwonczyk?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the last name Dzwonczyk on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.